Rear Gate Trim: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.
1. Remove the claws on the trim edge.
2. Release the claws in the center of trim, and remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.
Fig 1: Releasing Claws In Center Of Trim And Trim Panel
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Remove the trim panel - rear gate pillar side.
1. Disconnect the rod - power rear gate before removing the trim panel - rear gate pillar side LH. (Only for models with power rear gate)
  CAUTION: For the disconnection procedure of the rod - power rear gate, refer to "REMOVAL", "Power Rear Gate Rod" in the "POWER REAR GATE" information and observe the precautions for removal. Ref. to REMOVAL .
2. Release the claws.
3. Remove the claws on the bottom of trim, and remove the trim panel - rear gate pillar side.
Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel - Rear Gate Pillar Side
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Remove the trim panel - rear gate LWR.
1. Remove the power rear gate inner switch and disconnect the connector. (Only for models with power rear gate)
2. Remove the screw and clips on both ends.
3. Release the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear gate LWR.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Gate Screws And Clips

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